Peanut Seeds

Tennessee Red Valencia Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is a treasured Southern heirloom known for its distinctive red skins, exceptionally sweet flavor, and easy-to-shell pods. This traditional Valencia-type peanut typically produces three to four kernels per pod, making it a favorite for fresh boiling, roasting, and homemade peanut butter. Adapted to warm climates and easy to grow, Tennessee Red Valencia has been a longtime favorite among home gardeners looking for outstanding flavor and dependable harvests.

Introduction

Tennessee Red Valencia produces compact, productive plants that develop their peanut pods beneath the soil after flowering. The attractive kernels are covered with deep red skins and are naturally sweeter than many commercial peanut varieties. With its rich flavor and tender texture, this heirloom is prized for both fresh use and storage, making it one of the finest peanuts for the home garden.

Why Grow Tennessee Red Valencia Peanuts?

• Classic Southern heirloom peanut.
• Produces beautiful red-skinned kernels.
• Typically 3–4 peanuts per pod.
• Naturally sweet, rich flavor.
• Excellent for boiling or roasting.
• Easy to shell and highly productive.
• Well adapted to warm climates.
• Fun and rewarding crop for home gardeners.

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Tennessee Red Valencia is famous for its sweet, rich peanut flavor and tender texture. Fresh-dug peanuts are exceptional when boiled in salted water, while mature kernels roast beautifully for snacking. They are also excellent for homemade peanut butter, candies, baking, trail mixes, and countless Southern recipes where premium peanut flavor is desired.

Growing Information

Plant after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has thoroughly warmed. Peanuts thrive in loose, sandy, well-drained soil with full sun and moderate moisture. As the flowers fade, they send pegs into the soil where the pods develop underground. Harvest before the first frost by lifting entire plants and allowing the pods to cure in a warm, dry, well-ventilated location.

• Botanical Name: Arachis hypogaea
• Plant Type: Warm-season legume
• Days to Maturity: 110–120 days
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Spacing: 6–8 inches

Seedman Notes

Tennessee Red Valencia is one of our favorite heirloom peanuts because of its outstanding flavor and versatility. Few garden experiences compare to digging your own peanuts and enjoying them freshly boiled the same day. The sweet red kernels also make exceptional roasted peanuts and homemade peanut butter. If you've never grown peanuts before, this heirloom is an excellent variety to start with.

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Spanish Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is a classic peanut variety prized for its small, flavorful kernels, reddish-brown skins, and exceptionally rich, nutty taste. Known for its high oil content and dependable production, Spanish peanuts have long been the preferred choice for roasting, peanut candies, confections, and homemade peanut butter. Compact plants are easy to grow and produce abundant underground pods, making this heirloom an excellent addition to the home vegetable garden.

Introduction

Spanish Peanuts produce low-growing, bushy plants that develop clusters of pods beneath the soil after flowering. The small kernels are packed with flavor and contain more natural oil than many other peanut types, resulting in a rich taste that has made them a favorite for both commercial processing and home use. Their compact growth habit also makes them well suited for smaller gardens.

Why Grow Spanish Peanuts?

• Classic heirloom peanut variety.
• Rich, full-bodied peanut flavor.
• High natural oil content.
• Excellent for roasting and peanut butter.
• Compact, productive plants.
• Heavy yields of underground pods.
• Well suited to warm climates.
• Easy and rewarding to grow.

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Spanish Peanuts are known for their bold, rich, nutty flavor and satisfying crunch. They are exceptional roasted for snacking, used in homemade peanut butter, peanut brittle, candies, cookies, and baked goods. Freshly harvested peanuts may also be boiled Southern-style, while roasted kernels add excellent flavor to trail mixes and countless homemade recipes.

Growing Information

Plant after all danger of frost has passed once the soil has warmed thoroughly. Spanish peanuts perform best in loose, sandy, well-drained soil with full sun. Following flowering, pegs grow downward into the soil where the peanut pods develop. Harvest before the first autumn frost by lifting entire plants, then cure them in a warm, dry, well-ventilated location before shelling or storing.

• Botanical Name: Arachis hypogaea
• Plant Type: Warm-season legume
• Days to Maturity: 110–120 days
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Spacing: 6–8 inches

Seedman Notes

Spanish Peanuts remain one of our favorite varieties for gardeners who enjoy roasting their own peanuts. Their naturally rich flavor and high oil content produce wonderfully aromatic roasted peanuts and exceptionally smooth homemade peanut butter. They're also a fascinating crop for families, since harvesting peanuts from beneath the soil is always a rewarding experience for gardeners of every age.

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Jumbo Virginia Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is the classic large-kernel peanut prized for producing oversized pods filled with premium-quality peanuts that are perfect for roasting, boiling, and gourmet snacking. Often called the "ballpark peanut," this Virginia-type variety develops impressive underground pods containing exceptionally large kernels with a rich, sweet, nutty flavor. Vigorous plants and dependable yields have made Jumbo Virginia one of the most popular peanut varieties for home gardeners throughout the South.

Introduction

Jumbo Virginia is famous for producing some of the largest peanuts available. The sturdy plants spread across the garden while forming abundant pods beneath the soil, each containing large, plump kernels prized for their size and outstanding flavor. Whether harvested green for traditional Southern boiled peanuts or fully matured for roasting, this variety consistently delivers premium-quality peanuts worthy of their reputation.

Why Grow Jumbo Virginia Peanuts?

• Produces exceptionally large premium peanuts.
• Classic Virginia-type variety.
• Outstanding roasted or boiled.
• Rich, sweet, nutty flavor.
• Heavy yields of large pods.
• Excellent for home gardens.
• Ideal for gourmet snacking and peanut butter.
• Easy to grow in warm climates.

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Jumbo Virginia peanuts are known for their large size, crisp texture, and rich, naturally sweet flavor. They are outstanding roasted in the shell, making the classic ballpark-style peanut, while freshly harvested green peanuts are perfect for traditional Southern boiled peanuts. The large kernels are also excellent for homemade peanut butter, baking, candies, trail mixes, and gourmet snack mixes.

Growing Information

Plant after all danger of frost has passed once the soil has thoroughly warmed. Peanuts grow best in loose, sandy, well-drained soil with full sun and moderate moisture. After flowering, the plants send pegs into the soil where the pods develop underground. Harvest before the first frost by carefully lifting the plants, then cure them in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area before storing or shelling.

• Botanical Name: Arachis hypogaea
• Plant Type: Warm-season legume
• Days to Maturity: 120–140 days
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Spacing: 6–8 inches

Seedman Notes

Jumbo Virginia is the variety most people picture when they think of classic roasted peanuts. The oversized kernels make an impressive harvest, and their exceptional flavor is hard to beat whether roasted, boiled, or enjoyed fresh from the shell. If you've always wanted to grow your own premium-quality peanuts, Jumbo Virginia is one of the finest varieties you can plant.

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